Sacramental Program

​Mother of Mercy Parish follows the Sacramental Policy of the Archdiocese of Brisbane.  Generally, children will receive the sacraments according to the following program:
  • Year 3 – Children are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation.
  • Year 4 – Children  are welcomed to the Lord’s Table and receive Holy Communion for the first time.  
  • Year 5 -  Children are prepared to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance with individual confession and absolution.
 
Each year, a schedule outlining the sacramental program is provided to parents.  Preparation for the sacraments requires a commitment from families and should not be undertaken lightly.  Parents should seriously consider their child’s readiness for the sacrament and whether their families can commit to the time and preparation required to support children during this stage of their faith journey. 
 
Teenagers and adults are also welcome to prepare to receive the sacraments.  Please see our RCIA page for further information.
 
Please email our sacramental coordinator at pmc.hendra@bne.catholic.net.au for more information.
Sacrament of Confirmation 2022
In the Archdiocese of Brisbane, children who have been baptised are eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the year they turn eight. This generally takes place when they are in Year 3.

Please consider the program schedule (via the button below) and, if you believe your family can make the commitment to all these events and you would like to put your child’s name down for sacramental preparation, please email   pmc.hendra@bne.catholic.net.au to register your interest.  This will ensure you do not miss any important information as the term progresses. Please note, it is compulsory that at least one parent attends the Parent Preparation Session on Thursday 31st March (final week of Term 1).